"It had hints of James Taylor but it had a lot of you," Luke ... But way to be you, beneath the Thunderstorm Artis." Judge Lionel Richie made sure to let the contestant know that he had a high ...

During a recent break in production, Thunderstorm Artis chatted about some of his "American Idol" highlights — including working with the legendary James Taylor.

“American Idol” hopeful Thunderstorm Artis has been a fan of James Taylor since he was 6 years old — and apparently, Taylor can tell. Sunday night’s “Idol” episode showed the Boston ...

Artis, meanwhile, told Taylor that his music had "shaped ... AMANDA BARISE, CANAAN JAMES HILL, JOSH KING, THUNDERSTORM ARTIS, GABBY SAMONE, BREANNA NIX, KOLBI JORDAN, CHÉ, SLATER NALLEY on ...

"A fine choice," Taylor quipped in response. John Shearer/Getty; Disney/Eric McCandless James Taylor and Thunderstorm Artis In a clip of their coaching session, Artis then performed his cover of ...

During the April 27, 2025, episode of American Idol, Thunderstorm Artis captivated both the audience and guest mentor, legendary country music star James Taylor, with his heartfelt rendition of ...